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Standing leg extension

  • Duration: 5 min
  • Level: Beginner
  • Goal track: Energy boost

Stand tall behind a stable chair, resting your hands on its back for support. This is your starting position. Keeping your leg straight and your back from arching, slowly lift one leg backwards as far as feels comfortable. Hold for up to 5 seconds, feeling the effort through the back of your thigh, then lower with control. Repeat 5 times with each leg.